find a parametric equation for the line that is perpendicularto the graph of the given equation at the given point. x2 + y2 = 25, (-3, 4)

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find a parametric equation for the line that is perpendicular
to the graph of the given equation at the given point. x2 + y2 = 25, (-3, 4)

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Given: x2+y2=25; -3,4

for finding equation of line that is perpendicular to given curve at given point, we need to find slopem of perpendicular line at given point

we know that slopem of perpendicular line at given point is given by

m=-1dydx-3,4                                             ..1

so, differentiating given equation of curve

ddxx2+y2=ddx25                                   ddxxn=nxn-12x+2ydydx=02ydydx=-2xdydx=-xy

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